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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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A peek behind the scenes at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - the EU agency that aims to identify, assess and communicate current and emerging threats to human health posed by infectious diseases in Europe. Hear from our experts on a wide range of topics as they discuss the things that matter, and give you a crash course in Epidemiology 101.
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Welcome to EU News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Stay informed on the latest EU news, including politics, economy, regulations, and more. Whether you're an EU citizen, an international observer, or simply interested in European affairs, EU News Daily is your trusted source for staying up-to-date. Tune in daily to be well- ...
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Why are hepatitis A cases rising sharply in parts of Europe - and what can public health professionals do about it? In this episode of ECDC on Air, Linda Trönnberg - Principal Expert in Food-, Waterborne and Zoonotic Diseases, and Theresa Enkirch - Expert in Microbiology and Molecular Epidemiology break down the latest hepatitis A outbreak affectin…
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(0:10): NATO Allies to Boost Defense Spending to 5% GDP, Marking Historic Shift in Military Funding (1:18): One in Five Germans Can't Afford a Week-Long Vacation, Despite EU-Wide Decline (3:34): ECDC Warns of Hepatitis A Epidemic in Central Europe: Over 2,000 Cases Reported (5:47): Spain Unveils Bold Reforms to Prevent Future Blackouts with Enhance…
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(0:10): Italy Film Chief Resigns Amid $1M Tax Credit Scandal Tied to Double Murder Suspect (2:20): European Parliament Faces Scandal: Far-Right Group Allegedly Misused €4.3 Million in EU Funds (5:02): EIB Invests €20M in PulPac to Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging and Combat Plastic Pollution (7:15): Portugal Approves New Cybersecurity Framework …
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(0:10): Europe's Heatwaves Threaten GDP, Call for Urgent Climate Adaptation Measures (2:44): Paris Airports Face Major Disruptions as Air Traffic Controllers Announce Strike Amid Staffing Crisis (4:57): Controversial Dutch-German Gas Deal Sparks Environmental Backlash Amidst Climate Concerns (7:42): António Costa Makes History as First Portuguese P…
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(0:10): Poland Reinstates Border Controls with Germany, Lithuania Amid EU Migration Tensions (2:34): Macron, Putin Hold Pivotal Talks: Ceasefire in Ukraine and Iran Crisis Top Agenda (5:00): Borissov Champions Bulgaria's Role as Schengen's Guardian in EU Border Security Talks (7:40): Lagarde Warns of Volatile Inflation, Urges Strong ECB Policy Meas…
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(0:10): Crystal Palace Faces Europa League Expulsion Over Multi-Club Ownership Dispute with Lyon (2:10): Italy to Boost Legal Immigration with 500,000 Work Visas Amid Labor Shortages (4:53): Denmark Takes EU Helm: Focus on Security, Climate, and Migration Amid Rising Tensions (7:16): Over €1 Billion Fuels Anti-Abortion Movement in Europe, Threateni…
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(0:10): Scorching Heatwave Grips Southern Europe: Record Highs, Health Warnings, and Climate Concerns Escalate (2:38): AI Deception Alarms Experts: Urgent Call for Transparency and Global Regulatory Action (4:57): Budapest Pride Parade Defies Orbán's Ban, Draws Global Attention and EU Criticism (7:27): Milan Radar Outage Grounds 350 Flights: Chaos …
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(0:10): EU Urged to Tackle Spyware Threat to Privacy and Rights Amid Surveillance Concerns (3:03): Rock Tech and Ronbay Unite to Boost Europe's Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain (5:14): Friedrich Merz Faces Backlash Over Proposed Cuts to Disability Inclusion Programs (8:16): EU Leaders Unite for Migration Management Summit; New 'Return Regulation' a…
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(0:10): Eurostar Chaos: Cable Theft Sparks Severe Travel Disruptions Amid Fatalities and NATO Summit Tensions (2:14): EU Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs on Boeing Amid US-EU Trade Tensions (4:23): Germany Cuts Funding for Mediterranean Sea Rescues, Sparking Humanitarian Outcry (6:39): Marine Le Pen Banned from Elections: Protégé Bardella Poised for 20…
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(0:10): Italian PM Meloni Urges EU to Fast-Track Balkan Integration, Criticizes Past Neglect (1:28): TAP Faces Legal Scrutiny Over €472M in Contracts Bypassing Mandatory Inspections; Executives Implicated (3:45): Zelenskyy Urges UK for Stronger Military Ties and Sanctions Ahead of NATO Summit (5:36): Romanian Parliament Approves Pro-European Coalit…
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Massive Wildfire Engulfs Chios Island: Evacuations Ordered as Strong Winds Fuel Blaze Germany Mulls Reinstating Conscription Amid NATO's Largest Rearmament Since Cold War Ex-PM Édouard Philippe Faces Whistleblower Allegations: Misuse of Funds and Favoritism Under Investigation EU Migration Crisis: Mauritania Rises as Key Transit Hub Amidst Tightene…
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(0:10): French Assembly's Wind and Solar Moratorium Sparks Outrage, Threatens 80,000 Jobs (2:44): EU Approves UniCredit's Acquisition of Banco BPM, Reshaping Italy's Banking Sector (5:00): France Boosts Eutelsat Stake to Compete with Starlink, Secure Satellite Autonomy (7:45): Nine EU Nations Demand Trade Ban on Israeli Settlements in Occupied Pale…
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(0:10): EU Fast-Tracks Carbon Border Tax Deal, Exempts 90% of SMEs While Covering Major Emissions (2:36): Volkswagen's Autonomous ID Buzz AD Set to Revolutionize Urban Transport by 2027 (4:58): Germany's Apartment Permits Surge Amid Single-Family Home Boom, But Housing Challenges Persist (7:39): Outrage as Bundestag Bans Queer Employees from Joinin…
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(0:10): EasyJet Unveils New Winter Routes from Liverpool to Kraków, Vienna, and Almeria (2:23): EU Mandates 25% Recycled Plastics in Cars by 2035 to Boost Circular Economy (4:53): Spain Invests €19.6M in Quantix Center to Boost EU Cybersecurity and Tech Sovereignty (7:09): Portugal's New Citizenship Law: Stricter Criteria and Longer Residency Requi…
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(0:10): Zelenskyy's Vienna Visit Sparks Debate on Austria's Neutrality Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions (2:09): Europe's Offshore Wind Ambitions Threatened by Marine Fleet Shortage, IMCA Warns (4:49): AfD-Linked Foundation Seeks €18M State Funding Amid Controversy Over Democratic Values Compliance (7:10): FifPro Pushes for Revolutionary Transfer Rule C…
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(0:10): Renault CEO Luca de Meo to Lead Kering Amid Gucci Struggles and Debt Challenges (2:17): Hungary Vows to Fight EU's Russian Energy Ban, Warns of Economic Fallout (3:37): Spain Takes Helm of EU's Anti-Piracy Naval Mission Operation Atalanta (5:43): EU Council Advances Major Pharma Reform to Boost Innovation and Simplify Regulations (7:30): Ma…
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(0:10): Spain's PM Apologizes Amid Corruption Scandal, Faces Pressure as Government Stability Wavers (2:21): European Leaders Unite in Rome: New Sanctions on Russia, Military Support for Ukraine (5:05): EU Unveils €145.5M Cybersecurity Funding to Protect SMEs and Hospitals (6:42): Targeted Invasive Species Management Could Cut EU Extinction Risk by…
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(0:10): UK and Spain Forge Historic Post-Brexit Deal on Gibraltar, Easing Border Tensions and Boosting Economic Ties (2:22): SPD Manifesto Sparks Internal Rift Over Germany's Foreign Policy, Challenges NATO Stance (4:46): EU to Ban Russian Gas by 2027, Pushing for Renewables and Investment Boom (7:41): EU's New Digital Strategy Sparks Privacy Conce…
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(0:10): Graz School Shooting: 10 Dead, Community Calls for Stricter Gun Control Measures (2:07): EU Proposes $45 Cap on Russian Oil, Targets Banks in New Sanctions (4:32): German Chancellor Condemns Russia's 'War Crimes' in Ukraine; Calls for Stronger Sanctions (7:09): German Court to Hear Case on Potential Ban of Far-Right Magazine Compact in June…
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(0:10): Germany and Poland Tackle Migration Policy Amid Russian Hybrid War Concerns (2:21): German Court to Hear Case on Potential Ban of Far-Right Magazine Compact in June 2025 (5:04): EU Cybersecurity Agency Enhances Digital Defense with Updated Interactive Strategy Map (7:11): Trump's Tariff Hike Threatens Europe's Steel Industry Amid Soaring Ch…
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(0:10): New COVID Variant LP.8.1 Spreads Across Europe, Sparks Vaccination Campaigns (1:54): France to Ban Bottom Trawling in Protected Areas, Aims for Major Marine Conservation Boost (4:36): Macron and Meloni's Summit Signals New Era in Franco-Italian Relations, Tackles European Unity (6:37): Deutsche Telekom Joins €11B EU Satellite Project to Riv…
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(0:10): Marseille Dockworkers Refuse to Load Arms for Israel, Citing Opposition to Gaza Conflict (2:24): HIMSS25 to Showcase Digital Solutions for Europe's Healthcare Staffing Crisis (5:17): EU Weighs Safeguards Against Steel and Aluminum Overcapacity Amid US Tariffs, Chinese and Indian Market Risks (6:59): EU Unveils Ambitious Water Resilience Str…
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EU Proposes Extending Refugee Protection for Ukrainians Amid Ongoing War, Urges Return Preparations Hungary Delays Controversial NGO Law Vote Amid Widespread Protests and EU Criticism Danish Sperm Donor's Cancer Gene Sparks Health Crisis for 67 Children Italy Pushes for Telecom Merger to Boost Lagging Broadband Rollout Amid EU Funding Deadline EU I…
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(0:10): Dutch Coalition Government Collapses as Far-Right Leader Wilders Withdraws, Sparking Political Uncertainty (2:44): EU's AI Act: A Global Game-Changer or Innovation Stifler? (5:23): EU Court: No Criminal Charges for Asylum Seekers with Kids Entering Illegally, Upholds Family Unity Rights (6:54): EU Adopts NIS2 Directive to Strengthen Cyberse…
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(0:10): German Court Strikes Down Asylum Rejections at Border, Minister Dobrindt Faces Legal Backlash (2:28): Greenpeace Steals Macron Wax Figure in Daring Protest Against French-Russian Trade (4:39): EU's Trade Move Sparks Chinese Outcry: Tensions Rise Over New Procurement Restrictions (6:58): EU Approves UK-Japan-Italy Joint Venture for Sixth-Gen…
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(0:10): EU Strikes Back: Strategic Countermeasures Against Trump's 2025 Tariff Offensive (2:32): Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry Sparks Nationwide Protests Amid Growing Public Opposition (4:37): Aviation's $4.7 Trillion Path to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Faces Political Hurdles (7:44): International Fugitive Arrested in Milan: Key Figure in €600M Fraud B…
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(0:10): Henrique Gouveia e Melo Enters Portuguese Presidential Race, Promising Unity and Reform (2:25): EU Reassesses Israel Association Agreement Amid Gaza Conflict and Humanitarian Concerns (5:16): Kosovo Defense Chief Warns of Serbia's Border Military Buildup Amid NATO 'Defender 25' Exercise (7:56): Cyprus Launches Repatriation Program for Syria…
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(0:10): German Court's Landmark Ruling on Peruvian Farmer's Climate Lawsuit Against RWE Set to Make Waves (2:28): Portugal's Far-Right Chega Party Surges to Second Place in Landmark Election Shift (4:44): German Trio Charged with Espionage and Assassination Plot for Russia (6:58): EU Unveils Ambitious Startup Strategy to Rival US Tech Dominance (9:…
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(0:10): EU Probes Major Porn Sites for Failing to Protect Minors, Risking Hefty Fines (2:31): EU Nations Urge Hungary to Reconsider Controversial Law Threatening Pride Events and LGBTQ+ Rights (4:34): EU's €150 Billion SAFE Program Fast-Tracks Defense Unity Amidst Rising Tensions (6:52): Portugal Probes Surgeon Earning €51K in a Day Amid SNS Scanda…
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(0:10): Volkswagen Scandal: Four Executives Convicted, Sentenced in Landmark Dieselgate Trial (2:07): Nicusor Dan Sworn in as Romania's President Amidst Political Turmoil and High Hopes for Reform (4:40): Germany Boosts Military Aid to Ukraine Amidst Escalating Tensions with Russia (7:06): Europe Launches Major Vaccine Hub to Boost Pandemic Prepare…
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In this episode of #ECDCOnAir, the discussion revolves around vaccination acceptance, exploring the factors influencing people's health choices, the role of social and behavioural sciences, the impact of misinformation, and the trends in vaccination rates across Europe. ECDC experts - Sarah Earnshaw Blomquist and Andrea Würz provide insights into h…
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(0:10): Potsdam Mayor Ousted: Citizen Vote Removes SPD's Mike Schubert Amid Leadership Criticism (2:20): Germany Considers Scrapping 8-Hour Workday for Flexible Weekly Limits Amid Divided Opinions (5:01): Masked Attackers Target German Cultural Hub in Suspected Right-Wing Arson Attempt (7:27): Runoff Elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: High Stakes…
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(0:10): Italy's Constitutional Court Affirms Rights of Same-Sex Mothers in Landmark Ruling (2:31): EIF Invests €40M in Europe's First Defence-Focused Tech Fund Amid Rising Security Threats (5:13): EU Imposes New Tariffs on Russian Fertilizers to Curb War Funding; Industry Voices Concern (8:01): Poland's Military Thwarts Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Maneu…
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(0:10): France Targets Muslim Brotherhood as 'Threat to National Cohesion', Calls for Action Against Political Islamism (2:40): Italy and Albania's Massive Crackdown on International Drug Trafficking Nets 52 Arrests (4:49): Belgium Seeks to Strip Immunity from EU MEPs in Huawei Bribery Scandal (6:53): EU Unveils Strategy to Boost Single Market, Tar…
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German Prosecutors Arrest Three Ukrainians in Alleged Russian Sabotage Plot Targeting Military Sites EU Imposes €2 Fee on Low-Value Imports, Targets Online Retail Giants Temu and Shein France to Recognize Palestine, Condemns Israel's Military Actions in Gaza as 'Indefensible' Russia Detains Oil Tanker Near Estonia Amid Baltic Tensions, Estonia Aler…
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(0:10): French Senate Uncovers Macron Government's Alleged Cover-Up of Nestlé's Water Contamination Scandal (2:31): IMF's Kammer Urges Urgent Reforms for Europe's Economic Resilience Amid Global Challenges (5:02): Franco-German Defense Alliance Strengthens Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions and EU Support (7:32): AI Outperforms Humans in Online Deba…
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(0:10): Paris-Orly Airport Chaos: Radar Failure Cancels Hundreds of Flights, Sparks European Travel Crisis (2:44): EU Calls for Urgent Water Conservation Amid Rising Drought Concerns Across Europe (4:46): Friedrich Merz as Chancellor: Germany's Strategic Shift in EU and Balkan Policies (7:30): France and UAE Near €50 Billion AI and Tech Investment …
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(0:10): Russian Fighter Jet Violates NATO Airspace Amid Tensions Over Sanctioned Vessel in Baltic Sea (2:21): Germany Faces €33.3 Billion Tax Revenue Shortfall by 2029, Finance Minister Warns of Budget Constraints (4:46): Cyprus Launches 'Minds in Cyprus' to Attract Global Talent, Boost Economic Growth (7:28): EU Proposal to Relax Farming Regulatio…
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(0:10): Chancellor Merz Pledges Stronger Military, Economic Growth, and Unity in Inaugural Government Address (2:16): French PM Bayrou Faces Inquiry Over Alleged Cover-Up of Abuses at Notre-Dame School (4:39): Germany Infuses €800M to Avert Health Insurance Crisis Amid Record Deficits and Rising Costs (6:55): EU's Antonio Costa Lauds Montenegro's E…
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(0:10): Germany Bans Reichsbürger, Arrests 'King' Fitzek in Major Crackdown on Extremist Group (2:48): Saskia Esken Steps Down as SPD Chair; Bärbel Bas Emerges as Frontrunner for Leadership (5:00): EU Launches Consultation for Safer Online Environment for Children Under Digital Services Act (7:26): EU Launches €800 Billion ReArm Europe Initiative t…
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(0:10): Élysée Palace Denounces Cocaine Rumors as Kremlin-Driven Disinformation Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions (2:18): Italy and Greece Forge €2 Billion Energy Pact, Boosting Mediterranean Power Resilience (4:49): UEC Proposes €220M Redistribution to Level Playing Field for Smaller European Football Clubs (7:16): Portugal Train Strikes Disrupt Servic…
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(0:10): French Cyber Agency Uncovers Russian TikTok Influence in Romanian Election Scandal (3:13): EU-Ukraine Task Force Launches to Boost Defense Industry Collaboration, Focus on Drones and Ammunition (5:54): EU Urged to Revamp Digestive Cancer Strategies Amid Alarming Rise in Young Adult Cases (8:48): EU Faces Climate Leadership Crisis: Urgent Ac…
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(0:10): EU Parliament Urges Kosovo Reforms, Serbia Dialogue Amid Stalled Talks and Regional Tensions (2:51): EU Launches €910 Million Defence Fund to Boost Innovation and Collaboration Across Europe (5:40): EU-US AI Partnership Aims to Prevent Trade War Amid Tariff Tensions (7:53): Europe Urged to Bolster Defenses Amid Rising Russian Threat, Calls …
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(0:10): EU Parliament Urges Kosovo Reforms, Serbia Dialogue Amid Stalled Talks and Regional Tensions (2:40): Coca-Cola Revises Recycling Labels After EU Pressure Over Misleading Claims (5:22): EU Hits Apple and Meta with €700 Million Fines Under New Digital Markets Act (7:01): EU Urged to Review Israel Agreement Amid Gaza Crisis; Calls for Ceasefir…
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(0:10): EU to End Russian Gas Imports by 2027, Pushing for Energy Independence Amid Ukraine Conflict (2:34): Quantum Systems Secures €160M to Expand AI-Powered Drone Technology for Defense and Civilian Use (5:18): Germany's Emergency Radio Network Cripples Nationwide, Exposing Critical Communication Vulnerabilities (7:13): EU Recovery Fund Criticiz…
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(0:10): Lithuania Invests €1.1 Billion in Border Security Amid Russian Threats, Exits Anti-Personnel Mine Ban (2:20): UK Denied Access to Crucial EU Crime Data, Hindering Starmer's Post-Brexit Strategy (4:51): France Tightens Citizenship Rules: Higher Language and Financial Standards for 2026 (6:49): German Wind Farm Faces Security Concerns Over Ch…
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(0:10): SNCF CEO Assures Limited Train Disruptions Amid Nationwide Strike on VE Day Weekend (2:28): Greece and Bulgaria Forge Landmark Water Agreement to Tackle Arda River Irrigation Challenges (4:46): EU Eyes CPTPP Membership to Boost Trade, Counter U.S. Influence Amid Global Shifts (6:51): Germany's Child Welfare Crisis: Lawyer Exposes Systemic F…
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(0:10): EU Offers €50 Billion Import Boost to Address US Trade Deficit, Urges Tariff Slash (2:32): Germany's Verfassungsschutz Classifies AfD as 'Proven Right-Extremist'; Sparks Debate on Party's Future (5:06): Mass Protests Erupt in France Against ArcelorMittal Job Cuts; Calls for Nationalization Intensify (7:34): EU Plans 17th Sanctions Round as …
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In this episode of ECDC: On Air, Maria Keramarou, ECDC's expert in vaccine-preventable diseases, discusses the rising cases of measles in Europe. We explore the highly contagious nature of measles, the importance of vaccination, the resurgence of cases post-COVID, and the challenges of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Learn more about the Euro…
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(0:10): Microsoft Expands EU Data Centers Amid Rising US-EU Tensions Over Data Privacy (2:54): German Economy Sees Fragile Growth Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions and Looming Uncertainty (5:05): France Moves to Dissolve Urgence Palestine and Lyon Populaire amid Extremism Crackdown (7:28): Massive 12-Hour Blackout Cripples Iberian Peninsula, Agriculture Se…
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